Ukrainian Center Maksym Kozlovets (205-C-90) put on an amazing game in the last round for top-ranked COR-Borisfen, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 12. The 26-year old player had a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds, while his team outclassed GOCOR-Sozh (#9, 1-9) with 36-point margin 88-52. It allowed COR-Borisfen to consolidate first place in the Belarusian Premier League. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's alread... [read more]

Ukrainian Center Maksym Kozlovets (205-C-90) put on an amazing game in the last round for top-ranked COR-Borisfen, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 12.The 26-year old player had a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds, while his team outclassed GOCOR-Sozh (#9, 1-9) with 36-point margin 88-52. It allowed COR-Borisfen to consolidate first place in the Belarusian Premier League. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and COR-Borisfen keeps a perfect 10-0 record. In the team's last game Kozlovets had a remarkable 77.8% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at COR-Borisfen, through which he has constantly improved. Maksym Kozlovets has solid league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 9.1rpg) and averages impressive 59.5% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 35-year old Dmitriy Dmitruk (198-F-81) of Brest. Dmitruk had a very good evening with a double-double of 22 points and 18 rebounds. Of course Brest cruised to a 76-65 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked Prinemanye (#6, 3-9). Brest's 8th position in the standings has not changed. 8 lost games are too many comparing to just two victories Brest managed to get this year. Dmitruk is a newcomer at Brest, but is already one of team's top players.

Third on the list of top players last round was guard Kiril Volodkin (190-G-91) of Impuls BGUIR (#4). Volodkin showcased his all-around game by recording 29 points, five rebounds and seven assists in the last round. He was a key player of Impuls BGUIR, leading his team to a 81-79 win against slightly lower-ranked Vitebsk (#5, 4-7). Impuls BGUIR needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 5 victories and 5 lost games. Volodkin has a great season in Belarus. After only 9 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.9ppg (3rd best) and assists with 5.0apg (5th best).

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Premier League Round 12: Impuls BGUIR defeats Vitebsk in the closest game of the week - 5 days ago

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The most exciting game of round 12 in the Premier League took place in Minsk. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Vitebsk (4-7) to fourth ranked Impuls BGUIR (5-5) 81-79 in the game for the fourth place. Vitebsk was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Impuls BGUIR looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Kiril Volodkin (190-91) w... [read more]

The most exciting game of round 12 in the Premier League took place in Minsk. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Vitebsk (4-7) to fourth ranked Impuls BGUIR (5-5) 81-79 in the game for the fourth place. Vitebsk was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Impuls BGUIR looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Kiril Volodkin (190-91) who helped to win the game recording 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Yuriy Ignatev (202-91) who added 16 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Ivan Aladko (193-95) with 30 points and 8 assists. Impuls BGUIR have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 5-5 record. Vitebsk lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Impuls BGUIR are looking forward to face bottom-ranked GOCOR-Sozh (#9) in Gomel in the next round where they are favorite. Vitebsk will play at home against Brest (#8) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Premier League top team - COR-Borisfen (10-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked GOCOR-Sozh (1-9) in Gomel 88-52. The winners were led by Ukrainian center Maksym Kozlovets (205-90) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and Vytautas Kamarunas supported him with 22 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by point guard Ilya Scherba (176-95) did not help to save the game for GOCOR-Sozh. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated COR-Borisfen have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-0 record. GOCOR-Sozh lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. COR-Borisfen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GOCOR-Sozh will play on the road against Impuls BGUIR (#4) in Minsk to get more than just one victory in their record. The game in Brest was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Prinemanye (3-9) played at the court of eighth ranked Brest (2-8). Brest defeated Prinemanye 76-65 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Dmitriy Dmitruk who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Pavel Suvorov who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds. Newly promoted Brest maintains eighth position with 2-8 record. Prinemanye at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Brest will meet higher ranked Vitebsk (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Prinemanye will play against GOCOR-Sozh and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 12 Vitebsk won against Impuls BGUIR on the opponent's court 96-88.

Premier League top team - COR-Borisfen (10-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked GOCOR-Sozh (1-9) in Gomel 88-52. The game without a history. COR-Borisfen led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding GOCOR-Sozh to just 7 points in second quarter. COR-Borisfen dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to GOCOR-Sozh's 28. COR-Borisfen forced 24 GOCOR-Sozh turnovers and outrebounded them 53-40 including a 41-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. COR-Borisfen players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by GOCOR-Sozh's players. The winners were led by Ukrainian center Maksym Kozlovets (205-90) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and Lithuanian point guard Vytautas Kamarunas (178-89) supported him with 22 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four COR-Borisfen players scored in double figures. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by point guard Ilya Scherba (176-95) did not help to save the game for GOCOR-Sozh. Power forward Aleksandr Kopacev (203-95) added 7 points and 12 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. COR-Borisfen have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-0 record. GOCOR-Sozh lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. COR-Borisfen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GOCOR-Sozh will play on the road against Impuls BGUIR (#4) in Minsk to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers:COR-Borisfen: V.Kamarunas 22+4reb+7ast, M.Kozlovets 21+13reb+2ast, E.Ivanov 15+6reb+3ast, S.Tatur 11+4reb+2ast, A.Aheyenka 5+6reb+4ast, M.Sazonau 4+6rebGOCOR-Sozh: E.Dudov 12+7reb+1ast, I.Scherba 11+8reb+3ast, D.Adaskov 7+5reb+1ast, A.Kopacev 7+12reb+2ast, E.Rybkin 7+2reb+3ast, T.Viaroukin 6+1reb

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Minsk where one of their biggest challengers Impuls BGUIR (5-5) was defeated by fifth ranked Vitebsk (4-7) 96-88 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 31-14 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Vitebsk looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Ivan Aladko (193-95) who scored 30 points and 7 assists. Forward Ruslan Pishcheyko (190-98) chipped in 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Maksim Shustov (188-86) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and Genadziy Zahar (200-92) added 20 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Impuls BGUIR's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vitebsk maintains fifth position with 4-7 record. Impuls BGUIR at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Vitebsk will meet at home Brest (#8) in the next round. Impuls BGUIR will play against GOCOR-Sozh (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:Vitebsk: I.Aladko 30+2reb+7ast, A.Kachan 13+5reb+4ast, A.Vashkevich 13+3reb+3ast, V.Ovsepyan 12+7reb+4ast, A.Pishchulenok 10+4reb+1ast, M.Ovsepyan 8+6reb+1astImpuls BGUIR: M.Shustov 20+5reb+10ast, G.Zahar 20+9reb+1ast, Y.Ignatev 17+5reb+1ast, K.Volodkin 16+5reb+6ast, A.Matveev 7+10reb, E.Pankratovic 4+3reb+1ast

The game in Brest was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Prinemanye (3-9) played at the court of eighth ranked Brest (2-8). Brest defeated Prinemanye 76-65 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Brest. Prinemanye managed to win second period 21-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was forward Dmitriy Dmitruk (198-81) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Pavel Moroz (193-88) chipped in 21 points. Four Brest players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Pavel Suvorov (185-95) who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Vladislav Svakel (178-0) added 17 points respectively. Newly promoted Brest maintains eighth position with 2-8 record. Prinemanye at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Brest will meet higher ranked Vitebsk (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Prinemanye will play against GOCOR-Sozh and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:Brest: D.Dmitruk 22+18reb+4ast, P.Moroz 21+3reb+1ast, D.Markovskiy 15+1reb, A.Stepura 10+3reb+3ast, R.Matusevich 4+3reb+2ast, M.Samusik 2+4reb+3astPrinemanye: V.Svakel 17+3reb+1ast, P.Suvorov 13+8reb+2ast, D.Chumakov 12+4reb+1ast, A.Vasilenko 9+6reb+1ast, N.Shalak 6+4reb+3ast, A.Vodeyko 4+2reb+1ast

The most exciting game of round 12 in the Premier League took place in Minsk. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Vitebsk (4-7) to fourth ranked Impuls BGUIR (5-5) 81-79 in the game for the fourth place. Vitebsk was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Impuls BGUIR looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Kiril Volodkin (190-91) who helped to win the game recording 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Yuriy Ignatev (202-91) who added 16 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Ivan Aladko (193-95) with 30 points and 8 assists and power forward Anton Vashkevich (203-94) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Impuls BGUIR have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 5-5 record. Vitebsk lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Impuls BGUIR are looking forward to face bottom-ranked GOCOR-Sozh (#9) in Gomel in the next round where they are favorite. Vitebsk will play at home against Brest (#8) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Top scorers:Impuls BGUIR: K.Volodkin 29+5reb+7ast, Y.Ignatev 16+14reb, M.Shustov 13+1reb+7ast, A.Matveev 8+7reb+1ast, I.Kozhdan 7+4reb+3ast, G.Zahar 6+4reb+5astVitebsk: I.Aladko 30+2reb+8ast, A.Vashkevich 13+10reb+2ast, R.Pishcheyko 12+9reb, V.Ovsepyan 7+8reb+2ast, A.Pishchulenok 6+4reb, A.Kachan 4+1reb+2ast

Tsmoki-Minsk-Grodno 94-53 Tsmoki-Minsk clinched Cup title defeating Grodno 94-53 in the Final game. The defending champions managed to win all the quarters of the game and proved their ambitions for the top team of the country. They grabbed a 23-17 lead at the end of the first period and posted a massive 29-15 surge in the second frame. Moreover the team from the capital used a 23-8 spurt in the third frame and closed the game with a 19-13 rally. Justin Gray (188-G-84, college: Wake Fore... [read more]

Tsmoki-Minsk-Grodno 94-53

Tsmoki-Minsk clinched Cup title defeating Grodno 94-53 in the Final game. The defending champions managed to win all the quarters of the game and proved their ambitions for the top team of the country. They grabbed a 23-17 lead at the end of the first period and posted a massive 29-15 surge in the second frame. Moreover the team from the capital used a 23-8 spurt in the third frame and closed the game with a 19-13 rally.Justin Gray (188-G-84, college: Wake Forest) and Aliaksandr Semianiuk (209-F-93) top-scored for the winners with 20 points each as Justin Gray was also named MVP of the game. Aliaksandr Kudrautsau (190-SG-80) delivered 12 and Mikita Meshcharakou (202-F-88, college: Wake Forest) added 11. Pavel Karasevich (201-F/C-89) replied with 15 points in a loss and Dmitry Kuzmin (196-G-75) notched 13.

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